Employment Contract
This Employment Contract (“Contract”) is made and entered into as of [DATE] by
and between:
[EMPLOYER NAME], a [COMPANY TYPE] incorporated under the laws of
[JURISDICTION] with its registered office at [ADDRESS] (“Employer”); and
[EMPLOYEE NAME], residing at [ADDRESS] (“Employee”).
WHEREAS, Employer is engaged in the business of [BUSINESS DESCRIPTION];
and
WHEREAS, Employer desires to engage Employee’s services as [JOB TITLE] and
Employee desires to be so employed.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Commencement of Employment
1.1 The date of commencement of Employee’s employment with Employer shall
be [START DATE] (“Commencement Date”).
2. Job Description
2.1 Employee shall perform the duties and responsibilities of [JOB TITLE] as may
be reasonably assigned by Employer from time to time, which may include, but
not be limited to: [LIST OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES].
3. Compensation
3.1 Employer shall pay Employee a [TYPE OF SALARY] of [AMOUNT] per [PERIOD]
(“Salary”).
3.2 Salary shall be paid on the [DAY] of each month, or such other date as may be
mutually agreed upon in writing.
3.3 In addition to Salary, Employee shall be entitled to [LIST OF BENEFITS, e.g.,
medical insurance, paid leave, bonuses] as set forth in this Contract and/or
Employer’s employee handbook.
4. Probationary Period
4.1 Employee shall serve a probationary period of [NUMBER] [PERIOD]
commencing on the Commencement Date (“Probationary Period”).
4.2 Employer may terminate this Contract without cause during the Probationary
Period by providing Employee with [NUMBER] [PERIOD] written notice.
5. Term and Termination
5.1 This Contract shall be for a term of [TERM, e.g., indefinite, fixed term of
[NUMBER] years] commencing on the Commencement Date (“Term”).
5.2 This Contract may be terminated by either party upon giving the other party
[NUMBER] [PERIOD] written notice of termination without cause.
5.3 This Contract may be terminated by Employer for cause upon [LIST OF
GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION FOR CAUSE, e.g., gross misconduct, material breach
of contract] by providing Employee with [NUMBER] [PERIOD] written notice.
5.4 This Contract may be terminated by Employee for cause upon [LIST OF
GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION FOR CAUSE BY EMPLOYEE, e.g., constructive
dismissal] by providing Employer with [NUMBER] [PERIOD] written notice.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Employee acknowledges and agrees that all intellectual property rights
created or developed by Employee during the course of employment, including
but not limited to inventions, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, shall
belong solely to Employer.
7. Confidentiality
7.1 Employee agrees to hold in strict confidence all of Employer’s confidential
information, including but not limited to trade secrets, customer lists, financial
information, and business plans.
8. Non-Solicitation
8.1 Employee agrees that for a period of [NUMBER] [PERIOD] following
termination of employment, Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or
attempt to solicit any of Employer’s customers or employees.
9. Non-Competition
9.1 Employee agrees that for a period of [NUMBER] [PERIOD] following
termination of employment, Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in
any business that is competitive with Employer within [GEOGRAPHIC AREA].
10. Indemnification
10.1 Employee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Employer from and against
any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of or
relating to Employee’s breach of this Contract.
11. Governing Law
11.1 This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of [JURISDICTION].
12. Dispute Resolution
12.1 Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Contract shall be submitted to
[METHOD OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION, e.g., mediation, arbitration] in accordance
with the rules of [ARBITRATION INSTITUTION].
13. Entire Agreement
13.1 This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous
communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.
14. Severability
14.1 If any provision of this Contract is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such
provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force
and effect.
15. Notices
15.1 All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall
be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by certified
or registered mail, return receipt requested, or upon electronic transmission
confirmed as received.
16. Waiver
16.1 No waiver by either party of any breach or default hereunder shall be
deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default.
17. Assignment
17.1 This Contract shall not be assigned by Employee without the prior written
consent of Employer.
18. Independent Contractor
18.1 Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is an independent
contractor for all purposes and is not an employee of Employer for any purpose.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract as of the date
first written above.
[EMPLOYER NAME]
By: [AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY NAME]
Title: [AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY TITLE]
[EMPLOYEE NAME]
Signature:
Date:
